AGR1203 REMOTE SENSING, MAPPING & MANAGEMENT
3 Credit Hours
Student Level:
This course is open to students of any major, high school, freshman or sophomore.
Catalog Description:
AGR1203 - Remote Sensing, Mapping & Management (3 hrs.)
This course is designed to introduce students to remote sensing, mapping and management of the systems and operation. Students will be provided with concepts and methods of remote sensing, image analysis, and mapping to aid in monitoring and management of natural resources, environmental concerns and land use.
Course Classification:
Lecture
Prerequisites:
None
Controlling Purpose:
The purpose of this course is to give agriculture students an understanding of the concept and importance of remote sensing systems, captured images and mapping skills and their use in today’s agriculture.
Learner Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, the student will:
- Identify the types of remote sensing systems and their function in production system.
- Interpret data and images collected.
- Demonstrate the ability to operate and manage mapping system.
- Identify the software and hardware needed to complete tasks.
- Demonstrate ability for decision making with the use of data or information collected.
- Describe and apply basic skills in maintaining and operating equipment.
Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:
The following outline defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other material as time allows.
UNIT 1: TYPES OF REMOTE SENSING SYSTEMS
Outcomes: Students will list, describe and explain the basic use and types of equipment and systems needed.
- Identify basic properties of remote sensing system.
- Define current terminology used in the industry.
- Develop and apply a basic knowledge of each system to gather information.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot on a basic system.
- Discuss and describe the basic operation of each type of system and its function to provide necessary information.
UNIT 2: DATA & IMAGE COLLECTION
Outcomes: Students will demonstrate basic knowledge of data and images, as well as their use in production decisions.
- Identify and interpret basic images and data.
- Explain and discuss the collected information devices and software.
- Recognize and interpret the basic data received and used in map making and decision making.
- Discuss the applications and usage of different hardware and software systems in precision agriculture.
UNIT 3: MAPPING
Outcomes: Students will be able to perform basic operational duties for making maps from information gathered from a variety of systems.
- Explain basic information needed for map making.
- Describe the process of creating maps.
- Explain the electronics, hardware and software that are used in map making.
- Explain the necessity of maps in today’s production agriculture.
- Demonstrate skills in operating software and developing maps.
UNIT 4: OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Outcomes: Students should demonstrate knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Identify types of devices used in these processes.
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot operational problems.
- Describe and identify basic operation and maintenance needs.
- Demonstrate the ability to replace, maintain and repair parts.
- Demonstrate understanding of basic operation components for remote sensing and mapping.
Projects Required:
Varies, refer to syllabus.
Textbook:
Contact Bookstore for current textbook.
Attendance Policy:
Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Grading Policy:
The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.
Maximum class size:
Based on classroom occupancy.
Course Time Frame:
The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.
Refer to the following policies:
402.00 Academic Code of Conduct
263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades
403.00 Student Code of Conduct
Disability Services Program:
Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.
DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.
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